Turkey

Israel officially opposes Turkey-Libya sea corridor deal

'But that doesn’t mean we're sending battleships to confront Turkey.' - Foreign Minister.

Turkey denies permitting Hamas to plot attacks against Israel

Turkey denies report that its soil is being used by Hamas to plot attacks against Israeli targets.

Erdogan's threat to Western culture

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Erdogan allowing Hamas to plan attacks on Israel from Turkey

Turkey hosting Hamas terrorists and allows them to plot attacks on Israel, report claims, using Istanbul as a base of operations.

Turkish ships chase Israeli ship out of Cyprus' waters

Israeli research ship sailing with Cyprus geologist in Cyprus' waters is forced to leave the area. 'Turkey wants to show it's in charge.'

Turkey adds Abbas rival to list of wanted terrorists

Turkish Interior Ministry offers $1.75 million reward for information on exiled former Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan.

Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian genocide

Senate unanimously passes resolution that recognizes as a genocide the mass killings of Armenians a century ago.

ANALYSIS: Turkey's Erdogan endangering world peace

Erdogan not only comes out against Israel, but calls for conflict between Islam and the West.

Trump considering sanctioning Turkey over S-400 purchase

Trump suggests S-400 controversy with Turkey was a result of Obama's refusal to sell Ankara the Patriot system.

Turkey announces reward for info on Abbas rival

Turkey offers $700,000 for information leading to capture of former senior Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan.

Turkey: US opinion on Israeli 'settlements' has no validity

Turkish foreign minister blasts State Department's declaration that US does not view Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria as illegal.

Turkey: We'll use S-400 despite US threats

Senior Turkish defense official downplays US threat of sanctions over his country's purchase of anti-missile system from Russia.

Turkish President Erdoğan threatens to let refugees into Europe

Threatens Turkey might be 'forced' to open border into Europe if it does not receive support it is requesting.

Turkey: We captured 'important' ISIS figure

Turkey’s Interior Minister says his country captured an “important” figure within ISIS, doesn't provide details.

ANALYSIS: Why Trump should confront Turkey's Erdogan

The time has come for Trump to rein in his Turkish counterpart following invasion of Kurdistan in Syria and anti-democratic measures at home

Turkey: Israel sought to create 'terror state' in Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister claims a group of countries, led by Israel, sought to establish terrorist state in northern Syria.

I am on a European-Turkish blacklist, branded an “Islamophobe”

Turkey: ISIS leader's wife revealed 'a lot of information'

Turkish official says wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi revealed info about group's inner workings after her capture in June of 2018.

ANALYSIS: Turkey's real role in al-Baghdadi elimination revealed

Did Turkey actually cooperate with the US army during the operation to eliminate ISIS terror chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?

Erdogan: We captured ISIS leader's wife

Turkish President says his country captured a wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in 2018 but "we didn't make a fuss".

Turkey captures sister of eliminated ISIS leader

Turkey captures sister of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in northern Syria.

Analysis: Turkish invasion in Syria leads to new development

Turkish and Syrian forces have clashed following the Turkish invasion of northern Syria.

US retreat from Syria likely prevented war with Iran

Turkey summons US ambassador over Armenian genocide recognition

Turkish foreign ministry summons US ambassador for dressing down after House of Representatives votes to recognize Armenian genocide.

US House votes to recognize Armenian genocide

House of Representatives passes resolution rebuking the Ottoman Empire's genocide against the Armenian people by majority of 405-11.

Trump declares success in Syria, lifts sanctions on Turkey

US President says Turkey has agreed to make temporary ceasefire with Kurdish forces permanent. 'US did it, no one else.'

Turkey: No need to initiate another operation in Syria

Turkish defense ministry says it was informed by US that Kurdish withdrawal from Syria safe zone is complete.

ANALYSIS - How the US killed the Kurdish autonomy project

Trump's pullout from Syria and green light to Turkish invasion is latest US betrayal of Kurdish efforts to achieve autonomy, independence.

Kurdish fighters leave besieged town in northern Syria

Dozens of Kurdish fighters leave town of Ras al-Ain as part of ceasefire deal agreed upon between the US and Turkey.

Erdogan: We will crush the Kurds' heads

Turkish president continues to threaten Kurdish forces despite US-brokered cease-fire.

Erdogan threatens to restart operation against Kurds

Turkish President warns his country will restart operation in Syria if Kurds do not withdraw from a "safe zone".

Romney: We abandoned an ally

Utah Senator blasts ceasefire with Turkey: What we have done to the Kurds will stand as a blood stain in the annals of American history.

Democrats blast Trump's 'sham ceasefire' in Turkey

Pelosi and Schumer say Trump gave Turkish President "everything" in ceasefire agreement.

Trump: ISIS is 'totally under control'

Trump defends Middle East policy following ceasefire agreement reached with Turkey.

Turkey agrees to ceasefire

Turkish President agrees to begin ceasefire in 120 hours after meeting US Vice President Mike Pence.

US Amb. to UN calls on Turkey to end attack in Syria immediately

Ambassador Kelly Craft addresses Security Council Stake Out on Syria, criticizes Turkish military action.

Trump on Turkish invasion of Syria: 'It's not our border'

Trump continues to defend decision to withdraw troops from Syria, calling it "strategically brilliant." “Our soldiers are totally safe.”

Mike Pompeo to visit Israel tomorrow

US Secretary of State to update PM Netanyahu on Syria crisis, status of talks with Turkey.

Erdogan backtracks, will meet Pence and Pompeo

Turkish president walks back refusal to meet with US VP, Secretary of State amid pressure, sanctions over attack on the Kurds.

Erdogan: We'll never declare a ceasefire in Syria

Turkish President tells Trump Turkey will never declare ceasefire and will not negotiate with Kurdish forces.

House to vote on resolution condemning Syria withdrawal

Vote on resolution condemning President Donald Trump's decision to pull back troops in northern Syria likely to take place on Wednesday.

Israel and Kurdistan - time for an alliance of the ages.

Trump to impose sanctions over Turkish action in Syria

US to raise steel tariffs, end negotiations for $100 billion deal over Turkey's attack on the Kurds in Syria.

US says up to 1,000 troops to withdraw from Syria

Pentagon announces Trump has ordered the withdrawal of up to 1,000 troops from northern Syria.

Analysis: Chaos in Syria intensifies after US abandons Kurds

Can America's allies in the Middle East continue to depend on the US after Trump clears way for Turkish attack on the Kurds?

Trump: Those who got US into Middle East quicksand are inept

US President responds to criticism of his withdrawal from Syria, allowing Turkish assault on the Kurds.

France, Germany suspend arms exports to Turkey

France and Germany announce arms exports to Turkey have been suspended in response to its offensive against Kurdish fighters.

The real message of the Turks’ invasion of Syria

US announces possible sanctions against Turkey

Treasury Secretary says Trump will sign executive order expanding administration's ability to impose sanctions on Turkish officials.

Erdogan: Syria operation won't stop

Turkish President declares operation against Kurdish militia in northern Syria will continue "no matter what anyone says."

'The rules of the game have changed'

MK Zvi Hauser (Blue and White) warned about two years ago against the US withdrawal from Syria: Israel has done nothing in these two years.

Republicans introduce legislation to sanction Turkey

29 Republicans in House of Representatives announce legislation to impose sanctions against Turkey over its assault on Kurds.

US threatens to 'penalize' Turkey over inhumane acts

State Department official: US will take penalizing action against Turkey if it engages in “inhumane and disproportionate” moves in Syria.

Israel rips Turkish invasion of Syria, warns of ethnic cleansing

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts Turkey's invasion of northern Syria, warns Turkey not to ethnically cleanse Kurds.

Trump issues dire warning to Turkey over Syria invasion

President Trump says he will 'wipe out' Turkey's economy if President Erdogan wipes out the Kurds.

Pompeo: We didn't give Turkey a green light to invade Syria

Secretary of State dismisses criticism that decision to withdraw from northern Syria was an authorization for Turkey to invade.

Erdogan: Turkish army has begun operation in Syria

Turkish president confirms start of military campaign in Syria following US pullout.

Graham threatens Turkey with 'sanctions from hell'

South Carolina Senator says Congress will impose devastating sanctions on Turkey if it launches operation in Syria.

Trump: We have not abandoned the Kurds

Trump defends decision to pull troops from northern Syria, but stresses US is not abandoning the local Kurds.

Cyprus buys Israeli drones amid tensions with Turkey

Cyprus acquires four Israeli drone aircraft to patrol island's waters during searches for natural gas, amid tensions with Turkey.